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Jan 4 &5- 7pm - The Koshare Indian Winter Ceremonial Dances. A special exhibit
for a silent auction will be on display throughout the month of December.
Bids are taken at the Museum and online. http://www.kosharehistory.org/ Ticket prices are $8/adult
and $5/student (3 to 17 years old) No reservations are required. Come early
for seats and to view the Museum. The Koshare Kiva is located in La Junta 18 blocks south
of Highway 50 (First Street) on the campus of Otero Junior College, 115
W 18th Street, La Junta CO 81050, 719-384-4411.
January TBA, Monday - The Board of Directors for Trinidad-Las Animas
County Economic Development will hold their monthly meeting at 6:30pm, 134
West Main Street, Suite 12, in the conference room.
February TBA - Monday, 6:30pm, The Trinidad-Las Animas County Economic
Development Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting at, 136 West
Main Street, in the Lower Level Conference Room.
February TBA - Annual Sweetheart Swing dance. The dance will be held at
Shore Arts Center – 7:30 p.m., in Lamar on Friday. All of the proceeds
benefit the Arkansas Valley Wind & Percussion Ensemble, Inc. Concert
& Jazz band programs, refreshments and candlelight seating available
for all attendees. Please feel free to bring your significant other or your
friends to this annual event. You won't be disappointed! Call 719-931-0137
for more information or for tickets. Tickets are available at the Lamar
Chamber of Commerce office or at the door.
February TBA - Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet, Lamar Chamber
of commerce at 719-336-4379
February TBA - Annual Peacock Ball in Trinidad, 6pm- midnight.
Noah's Ark Hometown Holidays Fundraiser at the Lucky Monkey, 137 W. Cedar.
Valentine Theme, complete dinner, cash bar, cost: $30 per person. Silent
and live auction. Dance to the music of Holly Harsh and a special dance
performance. Advance tickets required, call Rosemary 680-2485 or 846-6765.
February TBA- Koshare Indian Ceremonial Dances. 7pm. The Koshare
Kiva is located in La Junta 18 blocks south of Highway 50 (First Street)
on the campus of Otero Junior College, 115 W 18th Street, La Junta CO 81050,
719-384-4411.
February TBA- Lamar Elks Lodge Annual Crab Crack & Dance (719)
336-7886
February TBA- Pancake Supper, sponsored by End of Line Riders, Granada.
719-734-5411
February TBA - KVAY Bachelor and Bachelorette Auction @ Cow Palace in
Lamar. 719-336-7753
February TBA - Fifth Annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival and
Nature Arts and Crafts Fair in Lamar, Colorado. It will start off on Friday
the 23rd with registration at the and social hour in the evening, then for
a fun-filled day of tours and activities on Saturday and Sunday. High Plains
Snow Goose Festival will feature Pete Dunne, the "Bard of Birding".
During the day go on a guided nature walk, and/or visit local and historic
sites of interest. Sunday take in a sunrise or sunset tour to view snow
geese, sandhill cranes, and other waterfowl. Make your plans by contacting
the Lamar Chamber of commerce at 719-336-4379. The 2007 Festival is Sponsored
by: Colorado Division of Wildlife, Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Prowers County
Development, Inc., Kiowa County and the Eads Chamber of Commerce. 2007 schedule
posted at- http://www.lamarchamber.com/goose/index.htm
March TBA - Monday, The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors
for Trinidad-Las Animas County Economic Development is scheduled for 6:30pm,
at 134 West Main Street, Suite 12, in the conference room. Any questions,
please call 719-846-9412.
March TBA - Equinox Festival - Springfield, The "tours"
to Picture Canyon are only during the equinox dates during
March and September and are free of charge. The Forest Service opens the
gates for access to Crack Cave during the Equinox Festivals and a guide
accompanies vehicles to the site to give background information and guidance
within the cave. 719-523-6591. Comanche National Grassland
March - In mid-March, the Lesser Prairie Chicken begin to breed and they have
chosen an area of the Comanche as their "booming" ground. The
lek is located south of Springfield and is free of charge to the public.
Reservations on a first-come-first-served basis for the daily sunrise visits
to the observation blinds. There is an additional parking area where the
bird's behavior may be observed by the public from their vehicles. Additional
information may found be at Comanche National Grassland or by contacting the Comanche
Springfield office at 719-523-6591.
March 17 - Granada Pride Committee Dinner and Entertainment, Granada
CO - 719-734-5226
March 17 - Trinidad Las Animas Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting,
Chenoweth Award & Casino Night. 719-846-9285.
March 22 - Chamber After Hours at Corazon Gallery, 149 E. Main, Trinidad
CO from 5-7 p.m.719-846-9285.
March 29 - Film Premiere “Traders, Tribes and Travelers: The
Story of Bent’s Old Fort”. Join us for the premiere of the park’s
first new orientation film in over 30 years. The new film will be shown
to the general public for the first time at the Koshare Kiva, 115 West 18th
Street, La Junta, Colorado at 7:30 p.m. A reception will follow with light
refreshments and the opportunity to meet the filmmakers and some of the
cast.
March 29 - The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) will hold a youth
archery clinic Thursday, March 29th from 6-8 p.m. Join us to try out our
new indoor archery range at the Colorado Division of Wildlife Office at
2500 S Main in Lamar. Youngsters interested in the sport of archery are
invited to attend this free event.
Activities include a 3-D archery shoot and instruction. Boys and girls ages
8 and up are invited to attend, but must be accompanied by a parent. Instructors
from the DOW will help youngsters learn the finer points of shooting bows.
The DOW will furnish the equipment, including bows that are designed for
youngsters and are used with the National Archery in the Schools Program.
This event is limited to 35 youth, so register early by calling Linda Groat
at 719-336-6608.
March 29-31- Denim & Lace Revue – Lamar Community Building
- 7:00 p.m.
March 30 - Koshare Indian Ceremonial Dances. 7pm. The Koshare
Kiva is located in La Junta 18 blocks south of Highway 50 (First Street)
on the campus of Otero Junior College, 115 W 18th Street, La Junta CO 81050,
719-384-4411.
March 30 - Small Wind Workshop. There will be a Small Wind Workshop
with information regarding farm scale wind generation Friday, March 30th.
The meeting is from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. in the Bowman Building Small Lecture
Hall (Room 138) at Lamar Community College. The Baca County Commissioners
and Southeast Colorado RC&D are the primary sponsors for the event.
Presentations will be made by iCAST, Rural Development, the Governor's Office
of Energy Management
and Conservation, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, and National
Renewable Energy Lab. For further information contact Tim Macklin (Southeast
Colorado RC&D) at (719)336-3427 ext. 104 or James Wittler (Springfield
NRCS) and Misty George (BCCD) at (719)523-4522 ext. 3.
April 2nd - The regular, monthly meeting of the Board of Directors
for Trinidad-Las Animas County Economic Development will be held at 6:30pm
at 134 W. Main Street, Suite 12, in the Conference Room. Any questions,
please call 719.846.9412
April 6-28 - Lois Petersen: First Street Gallery, reception 5-8pm.,
Trinidad, CO 719-846-9285
April 11 - The Southeast Colorado Regional Tourism Group (SECORTG)
will present a Marketing 101 workshop on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 from
9:00AM-3:00PM at the John Martin Reservoir State Park Visitor’s Center.
The workshop is free and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Kathy Finau
at 719-469-8818 or ksfinau@rural-com.com by Friday, April 6, 2007 so that
enough food is prepared.
April 14 - Dudes & Dames Revue - Lamar Community Building
- 7:00 p.m.
April 16 - Lamar Community College Free Concert- Eat a bite and relax
a bunch at LCC’s presentation of Pauly Zarb, Monday, April 16th. BBQ
starts at 4:30 and the concert at 5:30 on the lawn south of the Betz Tech
Center. Bring your blanket and a (close) friend.
April 17 - Trinidad Area Local Artists' Show, TALAS Public reception
and awards presentation: Corazon Gallery, Trinidad, CO, 5-7 p.m. 719-846-0207
April 18-19 - Free workshops offered by Jeff Pryor of the Anschutz
Family Foundation will be in the region in April and will provide free workshops
at both Otero Junior College and Lamar Community College. All participants
from Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days, as well as others who are interested,
are invited to attend. At each location, Pryor will hold a short workshop
on project planning, developing measurable goals and evaluation. He will
follow this with an informal session about the granting guidelines for the
Anschutz Family Foundation, followed by a question and answer session. Pryor
will visit OJC on April 18, meeting attendees in the Student Center there.
He will be at LCC on April 19 in the Buchanan Events Room (Room 121) of
the Trustees Building. The sessions at both locations will take place from
9 a.m. to noon. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. For more information
or to reserve space, please contact Teri Erickson at OJC, (719) 384-6962
or, at LCC, Paula Dieterle at (719) 336-1511 or Anne-Marie Crampton at (719)
336-1520.
April 19-27 - Trinidad Area Local Artists' Show (TALAS) at Corazon
Gallery in Trinidad. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sat. Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.
719-846-0207.
April 20-22 - "Wagon Ride" St. Jude Trail Ride at Camp Amache,
Barbque too. 719-336-7516.
April 23 - 10:00 AM, Bell Block building, Santa Fe Trail Scenic and
Historic Byway Annual Meeting and Election of Board of Directors.
Those interested in serving on our Board of Directors please contact Wyvonne
at dagwood@trinidadusa.net 134 W. Main Street, Suite 12, in the Economic
Development Conference Room.
April 24 - SE Colo Concert Series featuring Ark Valley Wind and Percussion
@ Lamar High School, 7pm.
April 27-28- Home & Garden Show in Lamar CO, Lamar Community
Building, 6th & Park Street, Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Free BBQ during the show Saturday, Noon – 1:30
p.m. Lamar Community Building, 6th & Park Street. If you are interested
in a booth space, contact the Lamar Chamber of Commerce 719-336-4379.
April 27 - Koshare Benefit Performance, Friday, April 27 at 8:00
PM in the Koshare Indian Museum, 115 West 18th Street in La Junta, Colorado.
Tickets are $10. The Koshare Indian Dancers are sponsoring a benefit performance
to aide area farmers and ranchers of Southeast Colorado and are donating
the proceeds from this event to Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition.
April 27& 29- Santa Fe Trail Days (Bent County). Las Animas,
CO. Presenting the 73rd Annual Santa Fe Trail Day, the longest, continuous
student sponsored activity in the nation. Enjoy a parade, oyster fry, demolition
derby, art and variety shows, golf and basketball tournaments.For questions
about participating/entering into the Demolition Derby, please contact Tim
Provost at (719)456-0211
April 28 - Sand Creek National Historic Site opening. The site will
be hosting a public dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Activities
in conjunction with the dedication will continue throughout the afternoon
at the Kiowa County Fairgrounds in Eads, CO. Official site at www.nps.gov/sand/.
April 29 - THAT DAM RUN, a 10K Run over beautiful John Martin Reservoir
Dam in Southeast Colorado. The event is sponsored by the Las Animas/ Bent
County Youth Chamber. Call for more information. 719-456-0453.
April 28 - Boggsville is open for Santa Fe Trail Day from 10-4. 719-456-0453
April TBA - Huck Finn Day Kids’ Fishing Clinic, Huddenal Park,
Las Animas, Boy Scouts (719) 456-2741
May - Guided tours with the US Forestry Service are available
by appointment. Tours operate in May, June, September and October. $15 for
adults and $7.50 for children. You will find a complete itinerary of your
auto tour of the dinosaur tracksite at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/coma/palo/autotour_brochure.pdf.
Picketwire Canyonlands is located about 25 miles south
of La Junta. The area is accessible by foot, bicycle, or horseback. Allow
for a full day hike, and be sure to bring plenty of water and food. The
Canyonlands are pristine and remote, and none of the area's rock art sites
have been identified for public viewing. Look carefully and you can find
petroglyphs of meandering lines, abstract designs, and animal figures.Contact
the USDA Forest Service in LaJunta at 719-384-2181 for information on access
to the dinosaur track sites. NO CAMPING OR UNAUTHORIZED MOTORIZED VEHICLES
ARE ALLOWED IN PICKET WIRE CANYONLANDS.
May 1 - Trinidad History Museum Opens for Season, 300 East Main,
10am, 719-846-7217 gates open daily (including weekends and holidays) from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for free self-guided garden and architectural tours.
Museum buildings open, with daily guided tours, beginning at 10:00 a.m.,
the last tour leaving at 4:00 p.m. Bookstore/Trinidad & Santa Fe Trail
Information Center are open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is charged
except for kids under six and members. Group tours are available with reservations.
May TBA - Cinco De Mayo Celebration, Lamar CO, contact Gerry Jenkins
719-336-2005
May 5 - Saturday, SPRING SPRINT 06 Fun For the Whole Family, Sponsored
by: Prowers Medical Center Lamar Parks and Recreation, DeLoach’s Culligan
Lamar Rotary Club, Water Conditioning, SPRING SPRINT FUN RUN 210501-A, O1.5
Mile Walk O5K run O10K Run, 7:30am Registration and Check-in 8:00am Race
Starts, 9:30am Free Breakfast For Participants, Location: The Gazebo @ Willow
Creek Park, (next to the Tower), Entry Fee: $12.00, EVENTS FOR EVERYONE
IN THE FAMILY: 1.5 Mile Walk 5K Run 10K Run. The course has been redesigned
to include scenic trails and we are now offering a 10K run. The race will
begin and end at the Gazebo located @ Willow Creek Park. All participants
will receive a race t-shirt and are eligible for door prize drawings. Special
Awards go to age group winners: age 17 and under, age 18-25, age 26-40 and
age 41 and older. Enjoy a free breakfast after the race. Kick-off your Spring
fitness plan with us! 719-336-4343
May 7- Monday, The regular, monthly meeting of the Board of Directors
for Trinidad-Las Animas County Economic Development will be held at 6:30pm,
at 134 West Main Street, Suite 12, (the Bell Block Building) in the conference
room.
May 7 – September 4 Mondays and Fridays - Trails and Rails Trips. Narrated excursions aboard Amtrak’s
Southwest Chief depart La Junta, Colorado on Mondays and Fridays for overnight
trips to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Follow the Mountain Branch of the Santa
Fe Trail up and over Raton Pass while learning the stories of people, plants
and animals along the way. For more information, call (719) 383-5024.
May 11 - Lamar Community College Antelope Night.
May 12 - Lamar Day's (Lamar 121st Birthday) Parade at 10:00
a.m., 719-336-4379.
May 9-11 / 2008 - Little Britches Rodeo, Sand and Sage Fairgrounds, Lamar CO 719-336-4379
May 12-13 - Car Show - City Park - Contact Ron Cook @
719-336-3205
May 13 - Mother's Day Special at the Trinidad History Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mothers receive
free admission; members of their party pay $2 each (kids under 6 free).
Trinidad, CO 719-846-7217
May TBA, Saturday, during Colorado Archaeology and Historic Preservation
Month Event at Boggsville. 10:30am -8pm To learn more visit http://www.santafetrailscenicandhistoricbyway.org/boggsville.html
May 31 - Boggsville open full-time 10am-4pm (719) 456-0453
May - Trinidad swimming pool opens for the season on Memorial Day!
And Memorial weekend Trinidad Trolley service begins and runs through Labor
Day.
May TBA - SE Colorado Arts Council Art Show Cocktail Membership Drive
719-336-2185. Lamar CO
June 3, 2007 - “Andiamo!” Take a Bus Tour of Colorado's Italian
Heritage, Begins in Trinidad Colorado on the Santa Fe Trail. Sunday, June
3, 2007.
June 4 – September 4 - Trails and Rails Trips. Narrated excursions aboard Amtrak’s
Southwest Chief depart La Junta, Colorado on Mondays and Fridays for overnight
trips to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Follow the Mountain Branch of the Santa
Fe Trail up and over Raton Pass while learning the stories of people, plants
and animals along the way. For more information, call (719) 383-5024.
June - Guided tours with the US Forestry Service are available by
appointment. Tours operate in May, June, September and October. $15 for
adults and $7.50 for children. You will find a complete itinerary of your
auto tour of the dinosaur tracksite at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/coma/palo/autotour_brochure.pdf.
Picketwire Canyonlands is located about 25 miles south
of La Junta. The area is accessible by foot, bicycle, or horseback. Allow
for a full day hike, and be sure to bring plenty of water and food. The
Canyonlands are pristine and remote, and none of the area's rock art sites
have been identified for public viewing. Look carefully and you can find
petroglyphs of meandering lines, abstract designs, and animal figures.Contact
the USDA Forest Service in LaJunta at 719-384-2181 for information on access
to the dinosaur track sites. NO CAMPING OR UNAUTHORIZED MOTORIZED VEHICLES
ARE ALLOWED IN PICKET WIRE CANYONLANDS.
June 3 - 1st Sunday in every month- The Koshare Indian Museum is honored to host the Eleventh
Annual "The Kiva Presents... Artist Series". On the FIRST Sunday
of each month, visitors to the Museum will enjoy FREE ADMISSION and the
opportunity to meet personally with the artist of that specific month. Ancient Messages: Rock Art of the Purgatory Sunday, June 3, 2:00 p.m. at the Koshare Kiva, Anne Whitfield will give a presentation, “Ancient Messages: Native American Rock Art of the Purgatory”. Donations are suggested, and will go to the Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition. The
artist will be on hand from 12:30-4:00 p.m. to mingle with visitors, as
well as to provide demonstrations and sell his/her unique collection of
art or crafts.
June 9-10, Santa Fe Trail Days Festival- Trinidad, CO. On the second
weekend in June enjoy three days of celebrating our Heritage on the Santa
Fe Trail. Live Music, Living History Activities, Arts and Crafts and Food
Booths, Car show, Petting Zoo, Historic Walking Tours, Prizes for the best
Santa Fe Trail Costumes, Tons of fun for all! Contact them Trinidad Chamber
of Commerce for booth space. Chili Cook-Off for the Santa Fe Trail Days
Festival in Trinidad, CO., 719-846-9285 or Toll Free 1-866-480-4750 for
more information.
June 9 – 10 - Living History Encampment at Bent's Old Fort.
Visit the 1840s with teachers, students and living history volunteers and
staff perfecting their 19th century skills. The encampment, which begins
June 9, trains participants in presenting living history to the public.
Event is open for the public to view ongoing demonstrations on Saturday
and Sunday, June 9 – 10. Pre-registration is required for the full
encampment (participation is limited). For information, call (719) 383-5023.
June 9-10 - Jr. Rodeo Assn.- Prowers County Fair Grounds -
Lamar- Julie Dorenkamp-719-336-3083
June 8-10 - Holly Days Bluegrass Festival- 719-537-6482.
June TBA- Annual Ludlow Memorial Service, 10am at the Ludlow monument, I-25 Ludlow exit.
June 16 - Granada/Bristol Days Celebration, Granada.719-734-5612.
June 16 - Wiley Hay Days - 719-829-4974
June 17 - Father's Day Special at the Trinidad History Museum, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fathers
receive free admission; members of their party pay $2 each (kids under 6
free). Trinidad, CO 719-846-7217
June 20 - Bike to Work Day @ Lamar Recreation Dept. 336-2774
July 2 - September 4 - Trails and Rails Trips. Narrated excursions aboard Amtrak’s
Southwest Chief depart La Junta, Colorado on Mondays and Fridays for overnight
trips to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Follow the Mountain Branch of the Santa
Fe Trail up and over Raton Pass while learning the stories of people, plants
and animals along the way. For more information, call (719) 383-5024.
July 1 - The Koshare Indian Museum is honored to host the Annual
"The Kiva Presents... Artist Series". On the FIRST Sunday of each
month, visitors to the Museum will enjoy FREE ADMISSION and the opportunity
to meet personally with the artist of that specific month. The artist will
be on hand from 12:30-4:00 p.m. to mingle with visitors, as well as to provide
demonstrations and sell his/her unique collection of art or crafts, at the
Koshare Kiva in La Junta. All shows start at 7:30. $5.00
adults and children $3.00, free admission to museum with show tickets. Admission
to museum without show is $4.00 adults, $3.00 for children and seniors (719)
384-4411.
July - Annual Watermelon Festival at Campo, Colorado. Friday
Night: Lil' Melon Miss Pageant. Saturday: Baca County Cattle Producer's
Breakfast, sponsored by the Syracuse Commission Company, Melon Mile Fun
Run, Arts and Crafts Show, Horseshoes, Paint Ball Wars, Turtle Races, Hay-bale
Hurdles, Watermelon Eating Contest, Seed Spitting Contest, Dunk Tank, Arm
Wrestling, Firemen's/QRT Auction, Concessions. Saturday Night: Music Extravaganza.
For more information please call: 719-787-2416.
July TBA- Monday, The Trinidad-Las Animas County Economic Development
Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:30pm, at
their new location in the Historic Bell Block Building, 134 West Main Street,
Suite 12, in the conference room.
Mid July - Trinidad/Las Animas County Farmer's Market, located in
the parking lot between the Chronicle-News and Coal Miner's Memorial Park.
Every Saturday from 8am-12 noon beginning in mid July and ending in mid
October. If you are interested in selling vegetables, fruit or other food/gardening
related items at the Market, please call Alice Fitzgerald at 719-845-0025.
July 14 - Kids’ Quarters, Seven to eleven year-old children
are invited to “step back in time” and experience the life of
a trapper, trader, laborer, craftsman, Indian or soldier. Kids learn and
practice 19th century skills and experience living history for themselves.
Registration is required; for application materials call (719) 383-5026.
July TBA - Annual Trinidad Historical Society Picnic and Awards Ceremony,
Saturday. The Trinidad Historical Society and Friends of Historical Trinidad
will host their annual picnic at the Bloom Gardens. Reservations required,
call Mary Ellen Hadad at 719-846-3373.
July 21-22 - Dog Event - Ark Valley HRC - NW Side of Cow Palace
Inn, Lamar - 719-688-3395
August 6 - September 4 - Trails and Rails Trips. Narrated excursions aboard Amtrak’s
Southwest Chief depart La Junta, Colorado on Mondays and Fridays for overnight
trips to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Follow the Mountain Branch of the Santa
Fe Trail up and over Raton Pass while learning the stories of people, plants
and animals along the way. For more information, call (719) 383-5024.
August 1 - Colorado's Birthday at the Trinidad History Museum, a Colorado Historic Society
Property, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In celebration of Colorado’s birthday,
there is free admission for Colorado residents (adults must show state identification).
Trinidad, CO 719-846-7217
August 4-12- Sand & Sage Fair & Rodeo, Lamar, CO 719-336-8025
August 5 - The Koshare Indian Museum is honored to host "The Kiva
Presents... Artist Series". On the FIRST Sunday of each month, visitors
to the Museum will enjoy FREE ADMISSION and the opportunity to meet personally
with the artist of that specific month. The artist will be on hand from
12:30-4:00 p.m. to mingle with visitors, as well as to provide demonstrations
and sell his/her unique collection of art or crafts.
August 16 - Free Ice Cream Social – Willow Creek Park (by swimming
pool) Music provided by Arkansas Valley Wind and Percussion Ensemble,
Lamar, CO 719-336-8025
August 18, Saturday - Koshare Indian Ceremonial Dances. 7pm. The Koshare
Kiva is located in La Junta 18 blocks south of Highway 50 (First Street)
on the campus of Otero Junior College, 115 W 18th Street, La Junta CO 81050,
719-384-4411.
August 24-25 - TRINIDADDIO BLUES FEST, Trinidad's Blues Fest brings
thousands to Central Park every August. Headliner blues acts perform at
the pre-Fest party and and All Star Jam at the Lucky Monkey on Friday night
and Festival all day Saturday in the park. Tickets for the Blues Fest & more
information, call the Trinidad/Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce at
866-480-4750 or 719-846-9285 or visit http://www.trinidadio.com/
August 11- Sand & Sage Fair Parade 10:00 am Lamar, CO 719-336-8025
August 29- Public Meeting,, 9-11am Bent County- Bent County Development Foundation hosts this public meeting to address concerns and get your input. The local FSA office is proposed to close or consolidate. The loss of even one job is unacceptable in our community, and this office is an important part of our economy which serves approximately 290 local bent county producers a year. This is your chance to come and voice your support of this office’s hard work in our community! Las Animas, 332 Ambassador Thompson Blvd., CO 81054, Call Tandy Parish, 719-456-0452.
August 30 - Sept.1 - Annual Dove Hunt @ Cow Palace Inn 719-336-7753,
Lamar, CO 719-336-8025
August 31-September 3 - Labor Day weekend - Trinidad Round-Up Rodeo & carnival at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds. Rodeo Kickoff Friday at 5:30 p.m. followed by a street dance with music. Saturday,
rodeo- bull fight and Wild West Show - rodeo dance- 4-H Livestock
Sale - barbecue. Featuring music
and entertainment. Monday, Trinidad Round-Up weekend wraps up on with the Labor
Day Parade downtown, beginning at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Kristi Buhr
at (719) 846-4540.
August 31-September 3 - Labor Day weekend - Trinidad Round-Up Rodeo & carnival at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds. Rodeo Kickoff Friday at 5:30 p.m. followed by a street dance with music. Saturday,
rodeo- bull fight and Wild West Show - rodeo dance- 4-H Livestock
Sale - barbecue. Featuring music
and entertainment. Monday, Trinidad Round-Up weekend wraps up on with the Labor
Day Parade downtown, beginning at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Kristi Buhr
at (719) 846-4540.
September 1-3 - Best-a-bull Festival, Lamar, CO, 719-336-8025
September 4 - Trails and Rails Trips. Narrated excursions aboard Amtrak’s
Southwest Chief depart La Junta, Colorado on Mondays and Fridays for overnight
trips to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Follow the Mountain Branch of the Santa
Fe Trail up and over Raton Pass while learning the stories of people, plants
and animals along the way. For more information, call (719) 383-5024.
September every Saturday - Picketwire Canyonland Auto Tours conducted
by Commanche National Grassland. Guided tours with the US Forestry Service
are available by appointment. Tours operate in May, June, September and
October. $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. You will find a complete
itinerary of your auto tour of the dinosaur tracksite at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/coma/palo/autotour_brochure.pdf.
Picketwire Canyonlands is located about 25 miles south
of La Junta. The area is accessible by foot, bicycle, or horseback. Allow
for a full day hike, and be sure to bring plenty of water and food. The
Canyonlands are pristine and remote, and none of the area's rock art sites
have been identified for public viewing. Look carefully and you can find
petroglyphs of meandering lines, abstract designs, and animal figures.Contact
the USDA Forest Service in LaJunta at 719-384-2181 for information on access
to the dinosaur track sites. NO CAMPING OR UNAUTHORIZED MOTORIZED VEHICLES
ARE ALLOWED IN PICKET WIRE CANYONLANDS.
August, 31-September 3 - Labor Day weekend - Trinidad Round-Up Rodeo weekend
begins with a carnival, street dance, Wild West Show, rodeo dance, 4-H livestock
sale, barbecue at the Las Animas County Fairgrounds. Rodeo
features Barrel Man/Funny Man, Damon Rogers, and music
entertainment. Monday, Trinidad Round-Up weekend wraps up on with the Labor
Day Parade downtown, beginning at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Kristi Buhr
at (719) 846-4540.
September 2 - The Koshare Indian Museum is honored to host the Annual
"The Kiva Presents... Artist Series". On the FIRST Sunday of each
month, visitors to the Museum will enjoy FREE ADMISSION and the opportunity
to meet personally with the artist of that specific month. The artist will
be on hand from 12:30-4:00 p.m. to mingle with visitors, as well as to provide
demonstrations and sell his/her unique collection of art or crafts.
September second weekend - Kiowa County Fair, Car show and Demolition
Derby.
September 8 - La Junta Early Settlers Day held on the second Saturday
of September. This event begins with breakfast served by the Kiwanis, followed
by a parade, and plenty of entertainment and shopping for everyone throughout
the day. Starts at 8:00 a.m. - 110 Santa Fe Ave, La Junta, CO 81050, (719)
384-7411, e-mail: chamber@rurl-com.com
September 10 - Monday, The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for Trinidad-Las Animas County Economic Development is scheduled for 6:30pm, at 134 West Main Street, Suite 12, in the conference room. Any questions, please call 719.846.9412.
September Third Weekend - Fall Equinox Festival -- Arts & Crafts,
Art Show, "Hee Haw", Springfield, CO. 719-523-4061
September 20-23, fourth weekend- Holly Gateway Fair, annual event.
So there will be tons of fun planned for the bike participants and their
families, contact Lamar Chamber of Commerce at 719-336-4379.
September 14 - Colorado Interstate Gas Convention, Lamar,CO,
719-336-4379.
September 15 - Stonewall Festival at Monument Lake (868-2255)
September 18- Saturday, Cokedale Days Centennial Celebration. Trinidad Chamber, 719-846-9285
September 27- 30- "Where the Mountain Branch Crosses
the Purgatoire" Santa Fe Trail Association Symposium 2007, Trinidad,
CO. Join us for a gathering of Five Trail States to commemorate the Santa
Fe Trail. Thursday registration at the Trinidad History Museum with a reception
welcome featuring traditional Hispanic food and fair with Mariaches. Friday
and Saturday at Trinidad State Junior College drop in for Trail talks and
historic presentations in the mornings and visit the booths and exhibits
downstairs. Tours are held in the afternoon and include El Corazon De Trinidad
Historic District Walking & Trolley Tours, River Walk Tours, Gallery
Crawls and more. Bus tours of wagon ruts, stage coach stops, watering holes
and a variety of historic sites. Friday evening chuck wagon dinner and trail
talk with John Carson, Kit's great, great grandson at Kit Carson Park. Saturday
night dinner and awards at The Lucky Monkey with entertainment. Sunday worship
services at Marion Sloan Russell's grave side with a cowboy breakfast. Click
here for Santa Fe Trail Symposium 2007 Schedule and printable Registration Form . For those who want a booth or
exhibit, email exhibit chair at dagwood@trinidadusa.net 719-846-2396 to
reserve a booth space print the reservation forms at this
link and mail in with your fees. Printable Sponsorship form 's are also available
for those who want to sponsor this historic gathering.
September 30 - LAST DAY OF THE SEASON at Trinidad History Museum in Trinidad. Starting October the Santa Fe Trail Museum is open 10-1 Monday- Friday. The Museum Bookstore is open by appointment only till next season and between November 28 - December 24 for holiday shopping, Trinidad,CO. 719-846-7217.
October on the first three Saturdays - Guided tours with the US
Forestry Service are available by appointment. Tours operate in May, June,
September and October. $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. You will find
a complete itinerary of your auto tour of the dinosaur tracksite at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/coma/palo/autotour_brochure.pdf.
Picketwire Canyonlands is located about 25 miles south
of La Junta. The area is accessible by foot, bicycle, or horseback. Allow
for a full day hike, and be sure to bring plenty of water and food. The
Canyonlands are pristine and remote, and none of the area's rock art sites
have been identified for public viewing. Look carefully and you can find
petroglyphs of meandering lines, abstract designs, and animal figures.Contact
the USDA Forest Service in LaJunta at 719-384-2181 for information on access
to the dinosaur track sites. NO CAMPING OR UNAUTHORIZED MOTORIZED VEHICLES
ARE ALLOWED IN PICKET WIRE CANYONLANDS.
First Weekend of October- Cattle Sorting at Camp Amache. Granada, CO
October 5- Artoberfest Gallery Crawl - Trinidad CO.
October 6 - Oktoberfest – Booths, Food & Dance, Lamar, CO,
719-336-4379
October 7 - The Koshare Indian Museum is honored to host the Eleventh
Annual "The Kiva Presents... Artist Series". On the FIRST Sunday
of each month, visitors to the Museum will enjoy FREE ADMISSION and the
opportunity to meet personally with the artist of that specific month. The
artist will be on hand from 12:30-4:00 p.m. to mingle with visitors, as
well as to provide demonstrations and sell his/her unique collection of
art or crafts.
October 6 – 7 - Santa Fe Trail Encampment at Bent's Old Fort.
The park’s main living history event again takes place in the fall,
and this year celebrates the traders, tribes and travelers associated with
the Santa Fe Trail. Their camps, set up near the fort, will be open for
touring. All together over 60 living history volunteers bring the post back
to life during this major event! For more information, call (719) 383-5023.
October TBA - Otero Museum in La Junta is serving it's Fifteenth Annual
Bean Supper Saturday, from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Hiatt Bldg at 218 Anderson.
Ham and beans, or if you prefer Beef Stew, slaw, corn bread and a slice
of home made pie. Entertainment by a family Western Band. Plenty of room
to dance. Tickets $6.00 adults, $3.00 children under 12. 384-7500.
October 13 - Frontier History Encampment - Bringing History to
Life @ Lamar Community College 719-336-1590
October 13 - Trinidad Trash to Treasure- Trinidad Chamber 719-846-9285
October 20- Lobster Dinner and Dance @ Lamar Elks Lodge 719-336-7886
October 25- Moonlight Madness 7:00 pm - 9:00 p.m., Lamar CO.
October 26 - Historic Theater Workshop, Arts, History and Economic Prosperity, Lamar, Colorado. 8:30AM - 4PM. Register with Chana Reed at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, lamarchamber@bresnan.net, 719-336-4379
October 26, 27 & 30-31 -"Nightmare on Elm Street, Haunted House" Sponsored by Lamar Chamber Retail Trades Committee, 719-336-4379
October 27 - Masquerade Ball, First Street Gallery, Trinidad, CO, 8-12pm. For more information
call 719-846-9285.
October 31- November 2 - Las Offrendas, 5-8pm (Alter offerings), Dia del los Muertos Celebration. Trinidad CO. Trinidad Chamber, 719-846-9285
October 31- November 2 - Las Offrendas, 5-8pm (Alter offerings), Dia del los Muertos Celebration. Trinidad CO. Trinidad Chamber, 719-846-9285
November 4 - The Koshare Indian Museum is honored to host the Eleventh
Annual "The Kiva Presents... Artist Series". On the FIRST Sunday
of each
month, visitors to the Museum will enjoy FREE ADMISSION and the
opportunity to meet personally with the artist of that specific month. The
artist will be on hand from 12:30-4:00 p.m. to mingle with visitors, as
well as to provide demonstrations and sell his/her unique collection of
art or crafts.
November 5 - The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for Trinidad-Las Animas County Economic Development is scheduled for 3:00pm, Monday, November 5, 2007, at 134 West Main Street, Suite 12, in the conference room (Please note the time change – meeting will be held at 3:00pm instead of the usual 6:30pm). Any questions, please call 719.846.9412.
Novemer 8 - Business to Business Expo - Trinidad CO, Sponsored by
the Trinidad Chamber of Commerce. Giveaways, and a luncheon with and opportunity
to tell other's what you are up to. Call Trinidad Chamber for details or
just drop by for a visit at the Quality Inn in Trinidad! For more information
call 719-846-9285.
November TBA- Cooler days and crisp nights can only mean that
the holidays are just around the corner and that the 33rd annual Lamar Community
College Arts, Crafts, & Food Festival is on its way. Annual Festival
is 9 am - 4 pm on Saturday, in the LCC Wellness Center. Booths are still
available, so call Clea Steerman @ 719.336.1678 to bring your holiday best!
November TBA - Kiwanis Chili Supper and Santa Visit, before the Parade
of Lights. A. R. Mitchell Museum, Trinidad, CO. 719-846-4224
November TBA - Trinidad Historical Society's Annual Fall Banquet.
Everyone is invited to attend this most memorable evening with a special
presentation. Dinner is $15 per person at the Trinidad State Junior College
General Purpose Room. Make your reservations at 719- 846-3373 by 12pm November
13th, or send $15 Per person to Trinidad Historical Society, P.O. Box 176
Trinidad, CO 81082.
November 10 - Lamar Community College Art, Craft &
Food Festival - 719-336-1678
November 16 - Farm/City Banquet, Lamar, CO, 719-336-4379
November 17 - Fantasy Tree Auction will be held at the Cow Palace
Inn , Lamar CO- Contact Val Baldwin at 719-336-9691
November TBA - Hunter's Breakfast - Granada City Complex - 6:00
a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -more info call 719-734-5226
Nov. 28 - Dec. 1- Two Shot Goose Hunt - Lamar, CO, Rose Anne Yates
719-336-2185
November 23-Dec. 29 - Christmas Show and Sell. 1st Street Gallery. Reception 11/23, 5-8pm. Juried Show open to all artisits.
November 23- Kick off the holiday season at the Trinidad Train & Tree Lighting
Ceremony at City Hall on Friday, at 5:15 p.m. Enjoy cookies and hot cider
served by the Rotary Club, kids can visit with Santa. Call the Chamber for
more information at (719) 846-9285.
November 23-24 - Trinidad Art League's Annual Arts and Crafts
Show at Corazon Gallery, "Art Under $100" Show at Corazon Gallery
149 E. Main, Trinidad, CO. 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Call Corazon Gallery for
entry forms 719-846-0207.
Novenber 24 - "The Parade of Lights" Trinidad,CO , Saturday
at 6:00 p.m. Watch the newspaper for the parade route through town.
719-846-9285.
November 23-Dec. 29 - Christmas Show and Sell. 1st Street Gallery. Reception 11/23, 5-8pm. Juried Show open to all artisits.
December TBA - ARTISTS AUCTION - Koshare Indian Museum, La Junta,
Colorado. Join us for an exhibit featuring a donated piece of art from each
artist featured in the artist of the month series. This exhibit will be
on display throughout the month of December. A silent auction will be held
during regular business hours (10a - 5p), as well as one hour prior to Winter
Ceremonials. The bidding will officially end one hour prior to the 4:00p
Winter Ceremonials. During the intermission of this performance, the winning
bidders will be announced. You need not be present to win. Proceeds from
this auction will benefit the Museum's endowment fund with the intent to
provide collections preservation, as well as facility expansion. 719-384-4411
December 1 - "Festival of Trees" Take a tour through downtown
Trinidad to enjoy theme decorated trees.
December 2 - The Koshare Indian Museum is honored to host the Tenth Annual
"The Kiva Presents... Artist Series". On the FIRST Sunday of each
month, visitors to the Museum will enjoy FREE ADMISSION and the opportunity
to meet personally with the artist of that specific month. The artist will
be on hand from 12:30-4:00 p.m. to mingle with visitors, as well as to provide
demonstrations and sell his/her unique collection of art or crafts.
December 7 -Parade of Lights - Opening of Enchanted Forest 6:30 pm-
Lamar,CO. 719-384-3483.
December 7 – 8 - TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION at Bents Old Fort. The
Yule tide spirit comes alive with candlelight tours, wagon rides, Yule log
hunt, games, frontier cooking, storytelling and toy making. The event begins
Friday evening, with candlelight tours of the fort and continues all through
Saturday, culminating with another evening of candlelight tours. Witness
for yourself the joys, pleasures and past times of the 1840's at this isolated
trading post. La Junta,CO. 719-383-5026, 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Candlelight Tour's
Bent's Old Fort, 6:00 pm, For reservations for the evening tours, phone
(719) 383-5026 after October 15, 2006.
December 13-15 - Holiday Basketball Tournament, Lamar, CO, 719-384-3483.
December TBA - Music on the Square, 10:00 am, Festival of Trees Viewing
and Voting, Activities at Woodruff Public Library 10:00 am, Visits &
Photo's with Santa Downtown Businesses, Hay Rides 12:00-2:00 pm, La Junta.
719-384-7411.
December TBA - T.R.Y. Luminaries in City Park La Junta.(set up 2:00
pm. Volunteers welcome) 719-384-7411
December 27 - 4pm, Dec. 28&29- 7pm, Jan 4 &5- 7pm - The Koshare Indian Winter Ceremonial Dances. A special exhibit
for a silent auction will be on display throughout the month of December.
Bids are taken at the Museum and online. http://www.kosharehistory.org/ Ticket prices are $8/adult
and $5/student (3 to 17 years old) No reservations are required. Come early
for seats and to view the Museum. The Koshare Kiva is located in La Junta 18 blocks south
of Highway 50 (First Street) on the campus of Otero Junior College, 115
W 18th Street, La Junta CO 81050, 719-384-4411.
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